Applying for a Job. Some tips for the applicants

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Applying for a Job.  

Some Tips for the   Applicants

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Діковська Р.  А.

Objectives:

•                       to explore and learn some quotations;

•                       to practice vocabulary on the given topic;

•                       to motivate learners to free speaking, exchanging  opinions and developing skills of group discussion;

•                       to stimulate students’ creative thinking;

•                       to assist education of understanding of importance and indispensability for realization of the skills and capacities directed on self-improvement.

                                                 PROCEDURE

1.       Introduction

T: Hello, everybody! We are glad to see you in our EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. I hope that our guests will be interested in the subject of our today’s discussion, which is  “Applying For a Job. Some Tips for the Applicants”.

2.                   Warm-up

(Paraphrase the quotations. Which do you agree with? Why? Why not?)

“I’d rather be a happy dustman than an unhappy millionaire”.

“It doesn’t matter what job you do. It’s how you do it”.

3.              Main part

T: The way how you do your job often depends on the features of your character, whether you are adaptable, persuasive, patient.

TASK 1

(Work in groups)

T: Match the definitions in A with the correct adjectives or phrases in B. Task A – for Group № 1. Task B – for Group № 2. With the help of questions find out the necessary information (f.e.  What does the word “sensitive” mean? How to say in 1 word about person who …?)

Task A

Task B

(Then the teacher gives the right answers for checking).

T: Now choose one word from the list which is the most suitable for your character. And say it with its definition.

f.e.  I am creative. I can produce new ideas.

TASK 2

T: I know that all of you are energetic, creative and so on, and I also know that you have already tried to find a job, but unsuccessfully. Share what happened?

(The students tell how they tried to get a job.)

TASK 3

Listening

T: To begin with I’ve invited the psychologists who will give you some tips. Let’s try to have a look on getting a job from the point of view of an employer who wants to hire a good specialist. Well, psychologists! You are welcome.

(Two pupils take the floor with the prepared reports.)

P.1- If your employer likes your CV you will get an interview. An interview is a final step when your employer meets you in person asks you questions and sometimes tests your abilities. But there are situations when you don’t even realize you are being tested.

P.2- A very successful South West Airlines, one of America’s most attractive employers says: “We are not interested in qualifications or experience. We can train that kind of stuff. We look for people with a nice personality and a sense of humor.”

P.1- Another successful employer once told me that, for him, the best indicator of potential management ability is an applicant’s driving style. The first interview usually takes place in a car, and the applicant has to answer questions while driving through city traffic.

P.2- Another interviewer invited applicants to lunch to a cafe. And if they made a mistake of salting their food before tasting it, he didn’t hire them.

P.1- Think like an employer. He wants to know how you think and feel. He will probe your character.

P.2- In reality, your role and that of your interviewer overlap. Both of you are gathering information, selling a product and evaluating whether or not there is a match between you.

P.1- Leave the room making him desperate to hire you.

T: Our psychologists told you about the ways of organizing job interviews in the situations when you don’t even realize you are being tested. Now will you answer my question?

Where do job interviews sometimes take place?

PP: (possible answers - in a cafe, in a car).

TASK 4

T: A job interview is your chance to present your talents to a prospective employer. But you have to prepare for the interview: you should know how to act to make the interview an opportunity to “sell” your skills. The necessary information is in the texts which are located in different places of the classroom. Complete the list of 10 guidelines on preparing for, and attending an interview.

                                          HOW TO SUCCEED AT AN INTERVIEW

Text 1

     What makes a good interview?

          First, a good preparation before the interview.

Three simple guidelines will help you. Guideline number one is – find out as much as possible about the company where you are going for an interview. For example, you can get a lot of useful information from the company’s brochures, annual reports, and catalogues. Two, find out if the interview is with one person or with a group of people, and what their jobs are. It’s very useful to know something about the interviewers before you meet them. And three, make a checklist of the questions you want to ask at the interview. Remember an interview is a two-way process. The company finds out as much as possible about you, and you find out as much as possible about the company.

        So, that’s what you need to do before the interview.

      Text 2

             Now the interview itself.

       There are seven guidelines to remember here. Guideline number one: dress smartly. A suit or something formal is best. Two, arrive in good time. Arriving late for the interview is the worst thing you can do. Rule number three: create a good first impression. First impressions are very important. Start the interview with a smile, a firm handshake, and a friendly manner. Guideline number four: try to stay positive and relaxed during the interview. As a rule, people don’t feel relaxed, but your body language gives the interviewer a lot of information about you. Number five: don’t give only “Yes” or “No” answers. Talk freely, give reasons for your opinions, and explain why you are interested in the job. Six: ask questions. Show you are interested. Seven: learn from the interview. Analyse your performance afterwards and think how you can improve the next time.

 T: Which guidelines do you think are the most important?

TASK 5

T: You must remember that there are both DOs and DON’Ts for Job Seekers. I offer to insert all the DOs with the blue felt-tip pen and all the DON’Ts –  with the red one.

DOs and DON’Ts For Job Seekers.

                  …  let as many people as possible know you are “job hunting”.

                  …  make negative reference to anyone or any organizations.

                  …  try to be optimistic in your attitude.

                  …  try to overcome  nervousness and shortness  of  breath.

                  …  accessorize too much.

                  …  have a good resume.

                  …  discuss your personal problems.

                  …  arrive late and breathless for an interview.

                  …  express your ideas on compensation, hours, etc. early in the interview.

                  …  be well-groomed and appropriately dressed.

                  …  apologize for your age.

                  …  make eye contact.

                   Keys:

DOs and DON’Ts For Job Seekers.

                  Do let as many people as possible know you are “job hunting”.

                  Don’t  make negative reference to anyone or any organizations.

                  Do  try to be optimistic in your attitude.

                  Do try to overcome nervousness and shortness  of  breath.

                  Don’t  accessorize too much.

                  Do  have a good resume.

                  Don’t discuss your personal problems.

                  Don’t  arrive late and breathless for an interview.

                  Don’t express your ideas on compensation, hours, etc. early in the interview.

                  Do be well-groomed and appropriately dressed.

                  Don’t  apologize for your age.

                  Do make eye contact.

                 (Students read  and discuss their answers.)

                 TASK 6

                 Job Interview Tips

                 Preparation:       Personal appearance:       The interview:

                (Distribute the tips into the appropriate groups).

Preparation:  

                 Learn about the organization.

            Have a specific job or jobs in mind.

                  Review your qualifications for the job.

                  Be ready to describe briefly your experience, showing how it relates the job.

                  Be ready to answer broad questions, such as "Why should I hire you?" "Why do you     

                                                          want this job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"

            Practice an interview with a friend or relative.

Personal appearance:

                  Be well groomed.

                  Dress appropriately.

                  Do not chew gum or smoke.

The interview:

                  Be early.

                  Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake.

                  Use good manners with everyone you meet.

                  Relax and answer each question concisely.

                  Use proper language — avoid slang.

                  Be cooperative and enthusiastic.

                  Use body language to show interest—use eye contact and don’t slouch.

                  Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions whose  

                                                              answers can easily be found on the company Web site.

                  Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made.

                  Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands.

                   Disscussion

                  I \/.    Conclusion

                 T: Choose a job you love, and you will not have to work a day in your life. A good job is 

                     a part of a person’s success in life. Douglas Malloch gives his point how to become  a

                     successful person. Read it, please, and make it shorter to 1 line. Try to omit the least

                     important ones.

The tree that never had to fight for sun and sky and air and light,
That stood out in the open plain and always got its share of rain,
Never became a forest king, but lived and died a scrubby thing.
Good timber does not grow in ease.
The stronger wind, the tougher trees…

                                                                                                                Douglas Malloch

              Students'  possible answers:
The tree that never had to fight never became a forest king.
Good timber does not grow in ease.
The stronger wind, the tougher trees…
The tree that never had to fight…lived and died a scrubby thing.

                   T: What does the author want to say?

                   PP: …
                   T: The author says the best way to succeed is to develop a habit of overcoming  

                       difficulties.

                   \/.   Self-assessment

1. Activity
2. Ability to use the learnt material independently
3. Speaking ability
4. Easiness in understanding of spoken
5. Quickness in coping with given tasks

                   \/I.   Home assignment

                        To prepare own recommendations for the applicants using the class material.

                        Be ready to act out job interviews.